Coyotes turn out to have face muscles that look capable of making that big-eyed, sad-puppy face that dogs have used to melt human hearts for eons. That discovery supports a rethink of humans’ history ...

Dogs have a talent for looking heartbreakingly mournful at the exact moment their humans are laughing, celebrating or simply feeling good. That contrast can feel jarring, as if your joy is somehow ...

They say actions speak louder than words, but for dogs, a pouty face and a well-timed whine are louder than both. While most pups are happy with a few ear scratches and a belly rub, others treat ...

A paralyzed dog who overcame the toughest possible start to life has been breaking hearts for altogether different reasons. Kahlua was adopted by her current owner four years ago after a life-changing ...

Being a male dog in a household with mostly girls isn’t easy. It comes with a fair share of perks, like always getting cuddles and getting all the attention in the world, and drawbacks, such as ...

As a professional dog trainer, the short answer is yes, our canine companions absolutely experience emotional states that resemble sadness, loss and disappointment. They sense these emotions through ...